About Us

Welcome to Nebraska Extension in Seward County!

Our staff is dedicated to bringing you reliable, research-based information to strengthen Nebraskan agriculture & food systems, inspire Nebraskans & their communities, and enhance the health and well-being of all Nebraskans.

Our goal is simple: to help you put your knowledge to work!

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Have questions? Feel free to contact us!

Nebraska Extension in Seward County

322 S. 14th St.

Seward, NE 68434

Phone: (402) 643 - 2981

Email: seward-county@unl.edu

Operating Hours: Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM

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Resident Staff

Ann Dobesh

4-H Extension Educator, Co-Lead Educator

Email: ann.dobesh@unl.edu

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Emily Manning

Early Childhood Extension Educator, Co-Lead Educator

Email: emanning2@unl.edu

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Brittney Emerson

4-H Extension Assistant

Email: bemerson4@unl.edu

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Cindy Wolverton

4-H Extension Assistant

Email: cwolverton3@unl.edu

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Val Ortiz

Office Manager

Email: val.ortiz@unl.edu

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Lori Hamling

Support Staff

Email: lori.hamling@unl.edu

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Julie Roebke

Support Staff

Email: julie.roebke@unl.edu

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Regional Experts

Connor Biehler

Beef & Livestock Systems ExtensionEducator

Email: cbiehler2@unl.edu

Phone: (402) 624-8030

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Sarah Browning

Horticulture, Landscape, and Environmental Systems Extension Educator

Email: sbrowning2@unl.edu

Phone: (402) 441-7180

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Jennifer Rees

Innovative Cropping & Water Systems Extension Educator

Email: jrees2@unl.edu

Phone: (402) 362-5508

Jenny's REESources - Weekly Ag Updates

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Thays Silva

Food, Nutrition, & Health Educator

Email: thays.silva@unl.edu

Phone: 402-367-7410

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Maria Cantu Hines

Rural Prosperity Nebraska Educator

Email: mcantuhines2@unl.edu

Phone: 402-747-2321